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The African wild dog possesses a beautiful and unique coat that has earned it its latin name, Lycaon pictus (meaning, "painted wolf"). Photograph Source: Northrup.org
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Biological Sciences

African Wild Dogs: The Savannah’s Elite Hunters

Posted December 30th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

The African savannah teems with a great variety of impressive and fascinating creatures. Among these animals are some of the most recognizable and renowned, such as the mighty elephant and the majestic lion. Yet some equally interesting species are often overlooked in the studies of African ecosystems, species which possess incredible qualities of their own. [...]

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Ecology

Dangerous Neighbors Part 2: African Lions and Spotted Hyenas

Posted July 10th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

Deep within one of Africa’s vast savannahs, a small pride of lions has recently managed to kill a large buffalo. The pride had gone for quite some time without sufficient food, but the tenacity and hard work of its members has finally led to a kill. The lions are nearly breathless from the chase, and [...]

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